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2007

The Pacific West Association of REALTORS® just sent out a warning to all members about a rental scam being perpetrated in San Diego County. They've been scared off and there's a possibility they may move North to Orange County or Los Angeles County.Here's what the con men are doing. They search...

Last night a great group of Rainers gathered at Javier's at the Irvine Spectrum. JD (Jeff Dowler) is always there with his trusty Kodak to capture the event in photos and add his descriptive talent to enhance the photos and recap the event. Last night, Jeff must have been clicking the keys on his...

As a kid growing up in Orange County, California, my parents taught me not to be a tattletale. Tattletale was one of the worst things anyone could call you. There was a special proviso, however, that if someone was being harmed, Mom and Dad instructed me that I should tell my parents and let th...

It stands to reason that when you hear the same questions more than a few times, it's wise to think...what's prompting that question? One question I hear often from Orange County home buyers has to do with the price. Many home buyers will look at the list price, how long the property has been o...

Today, the last straw gently drifted down and settled on the proverbial camel's back. I just need to ask you what is happening out there in real estate land? So many agents with zero open escrows, and time on their hands, yet some of the things I've encountered recently in transactions I'm wor...

In the British Virgin Islands, there's an island called Jost Van Dyke. There's not much on the island save a government building where you must check in when you pull up to the dock, some homes for the local residents, and a bar called Foxy's.Ever since I laid eyes on the place it's this place t...

Announcing the Ocean Institute's 3rd Annual Laguna Beach Million Dollar Home Raffle! This annual event is designed to increase awareness and protect the environment.Imagine, you could win a million dollar home in Laguna Beach for the price of a $150 raffle ticket! The home is located just two b...

Announcing Two Day Big Business Expo in Long Beach Next Week - Admission includes2 days of business/professional workshops (includes Spanish workshops on Friday) Continental Breakfast on Thursday and Friday Mixer lunch on Thursday and Friday (keynotes are Elizabeth Espinosa/KTTV, Dr. Ana Nogales,...

This past week my focus has been on working with a lovely woman who is looking for a home in Laguna Woods Village. It's a 55+ community in South Orange County, California. We've had the opportunity to look at many homes together. Some have had no improvements since the time they were built in ...

Yesterday, I had the privilege of showing homes to a nice retired lady. After raising her family in a large home in North Orange County, she's decided it's time to downsize. She's planning to move into an active Senior Community called Laguna Woods Village (formerly known as Leisure World) in S...

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